Things To Do
Mount Ruapehu
Mt Ruapehu – The Forbidden Pool with Gollum If you drive a bit south from Hobbiton, you’ll reach Mt Ruapehu, which is usually crowded with skiers during the winter months. However, it should be quieter and less touristy when you visit. The waterfall is a short walk from Whakapapa Village (pronounced "Fa-ka-pa-pa"). Just search for Tawhai Falls on Google Maps to find it easily.
Kaitoke Regional Park
Just outside of Wellington, this location was used to film many iconic scenes. There are signposts marking the exact spots where specific scenes were shot.
Waiheke Island
Home to a magical blend of vineyards, olive groves, beaches, art studios and funky cafes, Waiheke Island is an enchanting oasis. Sip New Zealand’s finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying sea views.
Rotorua
Visit the “gates of hell”, kayak over the buried “eighth wonder of the world”, or stop by a living Māori village nestled among hot springs. Rotorua offers more than its share of bucket-list activities.
Wharariki Beach
Wharariki Beach, situated at the northernmost tip of New Zealand's South Island, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photographers. Known for its iconic Archway Islands, famously featured as a desktop background on Windows 10, this beach offers breathtaking views that truly feel amazing.
Choose your own adventure in Queenstown
The stunning lakeside resort of Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world. From iconic bungy jumping, jet boating, to quad biking, white water rafting, river surfing, sky diving and canyon swings...there is something for everyone!
Poor Knights Islands
The Poor Knights Islands, located east of the Tutukākā coast, are mostly known for the outstanding scuba diving and snorkelling experiences that lie under the surface. Embark on a charter dive boat from Tutukākā harbour, located 30 kilometres from Whangārei, and submerge yourself in this subaquatic wonderland.
Auckland Art Gallery
Come on… did Jasmine really make this list if there wasn’t an art museum involved? Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15000 works.